Virtual talks a success
Two online events recently organised by The Mary Hare Foundation have raised funds for the Mary Hare Primary School Appeal. Hilary Kay and Rory Stewart each gave an online talk, raising £2500 towards the appeal.
Hilary Kay one of the most familiar faces on the BBC’s long-running Antiques Roadshow series and a recent presenter of the landmark series, Brilliantly British, exploring the lives of Thomas Chippendale, Josiah Wedgwood and William Morris talked about the intriguing world of master forgers, whilst Rory Stewart, former UK Secretary of State for International Development and currently a Senior Fellow at the Jackson Institute, Yale University recounted his epic journey walking across Afghanistan in 2002.
Both events were really well attended with over 40 people at each. Jane McMillan, Development Director said, ‘We were absolutely delighted with the turnout and support for both events. We would like to thank Rory and Hilary for giving their time freely to support us and to all those who bought tickets and attended the talks. Every little bit of money raised helps us get one step closer to realising our target of £3,700,000 towards building our new primary school.’
Hilary Kay said ‘I was delighted to be asked by Kirsten Loyd, Chairman of The Mary Hare Foundation, to speak to fundraising supporters last week. The subject was 'The Art of Deception', and we explored the lives, methods and motives of the 21 Century's most successful and, perhaps most devious, fine art forgers. As a local centre of excellence, the Mary Hare School for Deaf Children includes postgrad education, training courses and research. It continues to modernise and construct new buildings and their current fundraising focus is a new Primary School.’